Spray nozzle dissolver



Oct. 13, 1931. J CORBETT 1,827,384

SPRAY NOZZLE DI SSOLVER Filed June 18, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet l Inventor differ/393i A llorney Oct. 13, 1931. J. F. CORBETT 1,827,334

SPRAWY NOZZLE DISSOLVER v Filed June 18, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Invenlor Allorney Patented a. 13, 1931 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE SPRAY NOZZLE DISSOLVEB Application filed June 18,

This invention relates to a structure which may be broadly referred to as a spray noz- 7.10, and it has more particular reference to an especially designed device attachable to the end of a water conducting hose and characterized by a novel mixing device for mixing appropriate chemicals with the water as it is sprayed through the final outlet nozzle.

The invention, unlike other sprays, permits the proper mixing of chemicals used for spraying plants, with a suitable compound characterized principally by a soap substance, and the novelty therefore resides upon mechanical details which serve to contain this compound and permits the discharging water to be mixed therewith for spraying plants and the like.

In carrying the inventive conception into practice, I have evolved and produced a structure which will accomplish this result, wherein said structure is characterized by simplicity, economy, practicability, and other factors of efiiciency which permit it to accomplish the desired result in a practical and dependable manner.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of a device constructed in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is an end view observing it in a direction from left to right in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a central longitudinal sectional view therethrough.

Figure 4 is a transverse section on the line H of Figure 3.

I Figure 5 is a perspective view of one of the apertured compounding cups or receptacles.

Referring to the drawings, in Figure 1, it will be observed that the numeral 6 designates a casing which is here shown in the form of an open-ended cylinder. This is provided on its top with an appropriate handgrip 7 centrallylocated. On the center of the bottom, as shown in Figure 4, is an appropriate stand or rest 8.

Referring to Figure 3, it will be observed that the numeral 9 designates what may be referred to as a cup and this fits into the right hand end of the cylinder, and carries an outwardly projecting globe valve 10 and 1930. Serial No. 462,112.

suitable coupling 11 for a conventional or standard water hose of the garden type.

The opposite end of the cylinder is screwthreaded to accommodate the screw-threaded flange 12 of a removable cap 13. This cap is formed with a central rest-engaging 'nut 14:. A packing ring 15 is interposed between the ends of the cylinder and cap.

The numeral 16 designates an elbow provided with a fitting or connector 17 carrying the discharge nozzle 18. Thus, the water enters through the hose and the valve 10 and passes out through the regulating nozzle structure 18 The internal structure within the cylinder serves to mix the water with the chemical conditioning compound or substance.

In this connection, it will be observed that the numeral 19 designates a pipe or tube carried by the head or cup 9 and extending into the central portion of the cylinder. At the left hand end is a removable plug or closure 20.

This tube constitutes a distributing pipe for the water and is provided with a multiplicity of water discharge ports 21. The tube has communicating relation with the globe valve 10 as is obvious. Mounted on the tube are receptacles generally represented by the v numerals 22. Each receptacle is of general cup-like design and has its central portion formed with an opening to permit it to be slipped over the pipe. The rim portion is provided wth a multiplicity of discharge ports 23.

These receptacles are adapted to contain the soapy substance which has the appropriate chemicals mixed therewith. The various receptacles are strung along the pipe and confined within the casing in the end-to-end abutting relationship shown in Figure 3, and they have open communication with the pipe 19 through the medium of the ports 21. Thus the water has to pass through the ports 21 and then through the substance in the cups and out through the ports 23 before it can flow through the elbows 16. The cups serve to hold the substance in place and insure the passage of water all through the soapy WI substance, throughout the entire length of the cylinder.

The numerals 24 designate followers of general U-shaped form which embrace the tube to extend through the holes in the receptacles and have their free ends turned laterally as at 26 to provide means for pulling the entire receptacle or cupassembly out from the left hand end of the casin after m the cap 13 has been removed for refilling the cups with the chemicals, (not shown).

It is obvious that when the valve 10 is open .the water flows through the pipe 19 and is discharged in streams or jets through 115 the ports 21. It mixes with the chemicals in the cups of the cup assembly, and inasmuch as these are filled with a soap chemical, the water is mixed therewith. Ihi's chemically conditioned water then discharges throng the ports 23 and finds its way into the nozzle 18 by way of the elbow 16. The nozzle may be trained on the plant by holding the device through the medium of the handgrip 7. Thus, the device functions as a chemical, container, mixer, and nozzle for attachment to a standard garden hose.

'Ihe gist of the invention, it will be understood, is in the provision of a fitting including a valve, attachable to the discharge end of a conventional garden hose, a'regulated nozzle, and a device for connecting the nozzle in communication with the fitting, wherein said device constitutes a. container for mining and developing a chemical solution to be sprayed onto the plant through the nozzle.

Particularemphasis is laid on the portability of the structure which permits it to be conveniently handled and which permits the stream of the chemical solution to be played upon the plants as desired. The simplicity of arrangement which permits the replenishingof the various cups of the receptacle as sembly with the chemical product is a noteworthy feature.

Itis thought that persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invention after considering the description in connection with the drawings. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary. inor changes in shape, size, and rearrangement of details coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to in actual practice if desired.

I claim:

1. In a structure of the class described, in combination, an open-ended cylinder, closures fitted on the ends of the cylinder, a pipe ca-rried by one closure and projecting into the interior of the cylinder, said pipe being provided with a multiplicity of Water discharge and distributing ports, a valve connection carried by said closure and communicating with said pipe and provided with a hose connection, a plurality of compound containing sa'aeea receptacles assembled on said pipe each re-' ceptacle housing certain of the water discharging and distributing ports, the receptacles being spaced from the inner face of the cylinder and bein provided with discharge ports to permitt e Water to min with the chemical and discharge through said latter ports, and a chemical solution discharge nozzle mounted on said cylinder and-in communication with the interior of the cylinder.

2. In a structure of the class described, an open-ended cylinder, a cup-like closure fitted into one end thereof provided with an inwardly projecting apertured distributing pipe, a water supply connection including a valve connected with said pipe, a plurality of compound containing cups amembled in endto -en d relation on said pipe and contained wlthm said cylinder, said cups each housing certain of the apertures in the pipes, and being form-ed on their rim portions with discharge ports the rim portion bein arranged in spaced relation to the inner ace of the cylinder, a removable closing cap on the opposite end of the cylinder for permitting access to be had to the interior of the cylinder, and an elbow attached to the last named end of the cylinder and provided with nozzle.

3. In a structure of the class described, an open-ended cylinder, a cup-like closure fitted into one end thereof provided with an inwardly projecting apertured distributing pipe, a water supply connection including a valve connected with said pipe, a plurality of aportured compound containing cups assembled in end-to-end relation on said pipe and confined within said cylinder, said cups each housing certain of the apertures in the p pes, and being formed on their rim portions with discharge ports the rim portions being arranged in spaced relation to the inner face of the cylinder, a removable closing cap on the opposite end of the cylinder for permitting access to be had to the interior of the cylinder, and an elbow attached to the'last named end of the cylinder and provided with a dlscharge nozzle, together with a handgrip carried by the central portion of the top of the cylinder and a base forming stand carr1ed by the central portion of the bottom of the cylinder.

In testimony whereof I aflix my si ature.

JOHN- F. CORB TT.

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